Top Tech News Today: Instagram Threads Gets Web Version, Oppo Watch 4 Pro May Launch Soon, More

Meta's answer to X, formerly Twitter, will start the rollout of the ability to use the platform via the web.

This announcement comes at a time when Threads is struggling to retain its users. 

Instagram Threads Gets Web Version

Instagram Threads is finally getting a web version. Meta's answer to X, formerly Twitter, will start the rollout of the ability to use the platform via the web. This has been the most requested feature and initially, users on the web would be able to post, view feeds and interact with posts but the service won't be at par with the Threads app for iOS and Android, says a report by TechCrunch. This announcement comes at a time when Threads is struggling to retain its users. 

Fujifilm's First Immersive Flagship Store Opened In Delhi

Fujifilm India has opened its first immersive flagship store, “Fujifilm X-Space” in New Delhi's Lajpat Nagar. The Fujifilm X-Space will offer the experience of a wide array of products ranging from its cameras, lenses, and Instax instant cameras to binoculars. The flagship store will also serve as an engagement point which promotes the culture of photography.

Oppo Watch 4 Pro May Launch Soon

Handset maker Oppo may launch Oppo Watch 4 Pro soon as its specs have emerged in a new leak. Looking at the official specs of the Oppo Watch 4 Pro that were spotted on the company's Weibo page, we can say that the device would launch with a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 wearable platform coupled with a secondary BES 2700 co-processor. Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 wearable may also be used in the upcoming Google Pixel Watch 2. The handset maker has already confirmed that the Oppo Watch 4 Pro would come with 2GB of RAM, according to a report by Android Headlines. There could also be a power-efficient Bluetooth chipset (BES2700).

Majority Of Elon Musk's Over 153M Followers On X Are Fake

A majority of followers that tech billionaire and owner of X, formerly Twitter, Elon Musk has, are fake. A significant number of Musk's 153 million followers are fake and they may be inactive and new accounts, the media has reported. According to a report by Mashable, out of the more than 153 million followers Musk has, about 42 per cent or more than 65.3 million accounts have zero followers. The report mentioned and reviewed data collected by third-party researcher Travis Brown.

Former Tesla Employees Found Responsible For Massive Info Leak

Former employees of Tesla, the Elon Musk-owned electric car manufacturer, have been identified as responsible for a data breach that compromised the personal information of over 75,000 individuals, including both staff and external parties. This revelation was disclosed by Tesla in a legal statement, reported Reuters.

Generative AI Unlikely To Replace Most Jobs: UN Study

A recent study conducted by the United Nations suggests that while generative AI is unlikely to completely replace the jobs of most individuals, it will instead automate certain tasks within their roles. This shift is anticipated to grant workers the opportunity to allocate their time towards other responsibilities, as indicated in the report released on Monday. The study raises a cautionary flag specifically regarding clerical work, which is projected to bear the brunt of this transformation. This could potentially have a more pronounced impact on female employment, given the disproportionate representation of women in this field, particularly in more affluent nations.